Cybersecurity & Capacity Building: Twelve West African countries are competing in Accra in the 4th ECOWAS cybersecurity hackathon, with 48 hours to build practical defenses against ransomware, business email scams, and other cyber threats—teams include Guinea-Bissau and others selected through earlier national rounds. Regional Energy Tech: The World Bank says its West Africa Regional Power Integration and Electricity Access Programme has expanded electricity access to over 3 million people (2019–2025), built 4,000+ km of transmission lines linking 15 countries, improved utility finances, and is preparing a regional electricity market to cut costs and boost reliability—covering Guinea-Bissau among the West African Power Pool members. Startup Acceleration: Guinea-Bissau is listed among Portuguese-speaking countries in the 929 Challenge, now integrated into AIE Expo 2026 in Macao, with a new acceleration programme aimed at helping startups enter the Greater Bay Area market. Geopolitics & Tech Risk (Context): Ukraine’s drone unit and expanded strikes are targeting logistics and energy infrastructure around Mariupol, underscoring how unmanned systems and port power disruptions can reshape regional operations.